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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 476.27, 657.25 and 266.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 476.27, 657.25 and 266.46 is: 367.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    476.27 : 657.25 = 266.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    476.27/657.25 = 266.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    476.27x = 657.25 × 266.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    476.27x = 175,130.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,130.84/476.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 367.71

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